Comparing Cosentyx vs Stelara
| Cosentyx | Stelara |
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| Cosentyx (secukinumab) | Stelara (ustekinumab) |
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Prescription only
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Prescription only
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| More about Cosentyx (secukinumab) | More about Stelara (ustekinumab) | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Cosentyx has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 234 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Stelara has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 245 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
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See also: Cosentyx side effects in more detail. |
See also: Stelara side effects in more detail. |
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Cosentyx prices |
View all Stelara prices |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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Other ustekinumab brands include: Otulfi, Pyzchiva, Selarsdi, Wezlana | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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744 hours |
1291.2 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 230 drugs are known to interact with Cosentyx:
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A total of 515 drugs are known to interact with Stelara:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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